But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring read more

But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition.

We had a couple 70-degree days.

We had a couple 70-degree days.

BT's 2Q 05/06 results would appear at first glance to be bang in line with our below-consensus expectations. But slightly read more

BT's 2Q 05/06 results would appear at first glance to be bang in line with our below-consensus expectations. But slightly more-than-expected margin weakness and lower cash flow is unlikely to be taken well. Our sell rating is maintained.

It (BHP) had first proposed that the wheat be provided on a deferred payment plan, and it had been advised read more

It (BHP) had first proposed that the wheat be provided on a deferred payment plan, and it had been advised by DFAT that that would be outside the UN sanctions and a breach of them.

Of course, there are political complications in Haiti, too, ... But when people are basically unhappy because they don't have read more

Of course, there are political complications in Haiti, too, ... But when people are basically unhappy because they don't have a good way of life, they don't have a job, it's often related to too many people and too few opportunities.

I doubt it. I just think he's going to equal or slightly exceed the $74 million from the last time. read more

I doubt it. I just think he's going to equal or slightly exceed the $74 million from the last time. I don't think he'll reach $100 million.

These are counties targeted for consolidation. Bill Graff will be talking to farmers and commodity groups on getting their input. read more

These are counties targeted for consolidation. Bill Graff will be talking to farmers and commodity groups on getting their input. We'll talk to anybody that wants to talk. The goal is to have better equipped, better trained, more efficient offices.

We're awful glad that the taxpayers and the voters will have an opportunity to vote on this. I think they'll read more

We're awful glad that the taxpayers and the voters will have an opportunity to vote on this. I think they'll grab it just like a drowning man would grab a flotation ring.

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link. My read more

Germany in general has stayed united with the other two partners, but is considered sort of the weak link. My guess is that (Merkel's) Christian Democrats might be marginally more in line with the U.S. position.